London to Paris to London by Train (with Kids)

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If you’re taking the train between London and Paris then you’re taking Eurostar. We did the return trip recently and loved it. The train departs from St Pancras station in London, goes through the Chunnel, and arrives at Gare du Nord station in Paris. The train trip from London to Paris takes 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Some tips for taking a Eurostar train:

Buy tickets early. There are a limited number of the cheapest seats and once they’re gone you have to buy the more expensive Premier and Business Premier tickets.

Bring food and snacks. Trains do have dinning cars but if you want specific food or treats be sure to grab them before boarding.

Don’t be late. Trains leave exactly on time so arrive at the station early. You’ll need to go through border patrol before getting on the train and this can take more than a few minutes if there’s a line.

Eurostar also does these routes:

London to Brussels

London to DisneyLand Paris

London to (Paris) to Avignon

London to the French Alps (Moûtiers, Aime-la-Plagne, or Bourg-St-Maurice)

7 questions and comments

I thought the train stops at Calais and we must change trains there. Was I misinformed? Also is there a combo ticket that includes museum passes for Paris? I thought i read that on line. Thank you for any help.

The London to Paris Disneyland train often requires a train change at Lille (in France) for a TGV train to Marne La Vallée station. But the London to Paris train is always direct.

Yes, there is the Paris Museum Pass that covers many of the most popular attractions in Paris. It can save some money but its big advantage is to skip the lines at places like the Louvre, Versailles, Musee d’Orsay, and Sainte Chapelle.